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Roger Maris, 1961. Vintage glossy 7 x 8.5 Associated Press photo
Yankee Stadium, Bronx, New York, October 9th, 1961.Roger Maris celebrates in the Yankees locker room after tying Babe Ruth’s single-season record for
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Roger Maris, New York Yankees, NY, 1961
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Roger Maris' 61 HR Ball Was Caught by Sal Durante After a
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How newspapers covered Roger Maris' 61st homer
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Roger Maris, New York Yankees' outfielder, right, and pitcher Bill
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Roger Maris - Wikipedia
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Roger Maris breaks Babe Ruth's Home Run record in 1961
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Forget MLB's Record, Judge is Closing in on Maris and the Babe
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Roger Maris memorabilia from historic 1961 season still holds
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Roger Maris Hits His 59th Home Run September 20, 1961
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Roger Maris breaks home run record, October 1, 1961
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Richard Rothschild: Looking back on Roger Maris' record-breaking